New Delhi, March 26 City power distribution companies have urged Delhi residents to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off non-essential electrical appliances between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm to promote a sustainable environment.
BSES distribution companies BRPL and BYPL have joined the event promoted by WWF-India.
This year's initiative is themed "Give an Hour for Earth," calling on citizens to dedicate one hour to the planet and inspire lasting change.
"As a proud partner of WWF-India, BSES has urged its around 54 lakh consumers and 2.25 crore residents across South, West, East, and Central Delhi to participate in this global movement," the distribution company said in a statement.
Last year, Delhi saved 269 MW during Earth Hour.
From homes and markets to offices and public spaces, the city will unite in turning off non-essential lights and appliances during this hour in a collective act that emphasizes a shared commitment to sustainability.
Earth Hour 2026 also marks two decades of a movement that has grown from a symbolic switch-off in Sydney in 2007 into a defining global call for climate action across more than 190 countries.
BSES plans to switch off non-essential lighting in over 400 offices covering approximately 900 square kilometres during the designated hour.
The distribution companies are using social media, SMS, and email to reach out to people for wider participation in the initiative.
In a statement, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) said that it has reached out to resident welfare associations (RWAs) and other consumers to spread awareness about Earth Hour. The distribution company has also approached students and teachers across 150 schools, as well as residents of 218 slum clusters in the city.